Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) subscheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0, focusing on themes like Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism, and Vibrant Villages. 36 projects have been sanctioned across the country based on proposals from State Governments/UT Administrations. The project completion timeline is designated as March 2026.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **CBDD Scheme Overview:**
* The CBDD is a subscheme of the Swadesh Darshan scheme.
* It focuses on developing destinations based on proposals from States/UTs.
* 42 destinations have been identified under four themes: Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism and Amrit Dharohar and Vibrant Villages Program.
* **Project Sanctions and Implementation:**
* 36 projects have been sanctioned based on proposals received.
* Projects are implemented by State Implementing Agencies.
* Project completion timeline is designated as March 2026.
* **Financial Assistance:**
* The Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance through various schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and Assistance to Central Agencies.
* Financial assistance is subject to fund availability, adherence to guidelines, and submission of DPRs.
* The Government of India, under the SASCI initiative, also provides financial assistance for tourism projects.
* **Annexure I - Project Details:**
* Lists sanctioned projects under CBDD, including state/UT, year of sanction, name of the project, theme, sanctioned project cost, and amount authorized for utilization.
* Includes projects in Andhra Pradesh (Ahobilam and Nagarjuna Sagar), Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttarakhand.
* **Annexure II - Telangana Projects:**
* Lists projects sanctioned in Telangana under schemes like SD, PRASHAD, SD2.0, CBDD, ACA, and SASCI.
* Includes project name, circuit, sanction year, and sanctioned amount.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Governments/UT Administrations:**
* Impact: Responsible for submitting proposals for destination development and implementing sanctioned projects.
* Action Required: Adhere to scheme guidelines, submit DPRs, and ensure project completion by March 2026.
* **State Implementing Agencies:**
* Impact: Directly involved in implementing the sanctioned projects.
* Action Required: Execute projects according to the approved plans and timelines.
* **Ministry of Tourism:**
* Impact: Oversees the CBDD scheme, provides financial assistance, and monitors project progress.
* Action Required: Ensure availability of funds, review DPRs, and facilitate project implementation.
* **Local Communities:**
* Impact: Benefit from improved tourism infrastructure, increased tourist influx, and employment generation.
* Action Required: Participate in the development process and support the implementation of projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Swadesh Darshan 2.0: A central sector scheme of the Ministry of Tourism for tourism infrastructure development.
Challenge Based Destination Development CBDD: A sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0, focused on developing tourist destinations based on challenges and proposals from states/UTs.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where projects under the CBDD scheme have been sanctioned, specifically in Ahobilam and Nagarjuna Sagar.
Telangana: A state in India where projects under the CBDD, PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan schemes have been sanctioned, including projects at Bhadrachalam and Ramappa Temple.
Nagarjuna Sagar: A location in Andhra Pradesh where projects are being developed under the CBDD scheme, focusing on Buddhist tourism heritage and cultural experiences.
Ahobilam: A location in Andhra Pradesh where projects are being developed under the CBDD scheme, focusing on culture and spiritual heritage.
Amrit Dharohar: A theme under the CBDD scheme focused on Eco-tourism. Destinations in multiple states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Goa are being developed under this.
PRASHAD: Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive, a scheme that provides financial assistance for tourism infrastructure development. Projects have been sanctioned in Telangana.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1250
ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
DESTINATIONS UNDER CBDD SCHEME
1250. DR. BYREDDY SHABARI:
SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:
Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the number of destinations approved under the
Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD) sub-scheme of
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 across the country, State/UT-wise, along with
the theme/category of each destination;
(b) the list of destinations identified and upgraded under CBDD;
(c) the details of destinations selected under CBDD in Andhra Pradesh,
including Nagarjuna Sagar and Ahobilam, with information on
approvals, project components and estimated costs;
(d) the total funds allocated, released and utilised for each CBDD project
across all States/UTs, year and project-wise;
(e) the current status of implementation of each project, including
timelines for completion;
(f) whether the Government has incorporated sustainability, heritage
conservation and local community participation as part of CBDD
project guidelines and if so, the details thereof;
(g) the details of Eco-tourism and Amrit Dharohar Destinations in
Telangana as of 31st March 2025; and
(h) the details of the additional steps taken/being taken by the
Government to increase tourist influx and employment generation in
tourism sector in Telangana in the recent year?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) to (h): Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations under 4
themes viz. Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism and Amrit Dharohar
and Vibrant Villages Program under Challenge Based Destination
Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme. Based on
the proposals received from the respective State Governments/ UTAdministrations and in line with the scheme guidelines etc., the Ministry of
Tourism has sanctioned 36 projects in the country including in the states of
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, details of which is at Annexure-I. The
projects sanctioned under the CBDD are implemented by the State
Implementing Agencies and the project completion timeline is designated
as March, 2026.
While development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism
products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/ Union
Territory (UT) Administration, the Ministry of Tourism through its central
sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan(SD)’, Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0),
‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ – a sub-scheme of
Swadesh Darshan, ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage
Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ and ‘Assistance to Central Agencies’
schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by
extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT
Administrations/Central Agencies subject to availability of funds, adherence
to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the
State Government etc. In addition, Government of India under its initiative
for ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)’ has also
provided financial assistance to the States for development of tourism
projects. Details of the financial assistance to the State of Telangana for
development of tourism projects under SD, SD2.0, PRASHAD and SASCI
schemes is at Annexure-II.
Implementation of the above mentioned projects and its operation
and management also contributes to increase in employment generation
in general in the country including Telangana.
*****ANNEXURE-I
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (h) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.1250 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 REGARDING
DESTINATIONS UNDER CBDD SCHEME RAISED BY DR. BYREDDY SHABARI
AND SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI
List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination
Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme
S. State/UT Year of Name of the Theme Sanctioned Amount
No. Sanction Project Cost Authoriz
(₹ Crore) ed for
utilizati
on (₹
Crore)
Ahobilam-A Culture &
spiritual Heritage
Odyssey
Major
components:
Streetscapin
g of the
arterial road,
facelift of
Sannidhi
Street,
organized
Andhra 2024- parking with
1 25.00 2.50
Pradesh 25 solar
shelters, an
experience
center and
museum in
Lower
Ahobilam,
and
revitalization
of the tank
pathway,
plaza
development
at Sri MalolaNarasimha
Swamy
Temple,
improvement
of trekking
pathways,
etc.
Enriching Spiritual
Buddhist Tourism
Heritage and
Cultural
Experiences
at Nagarjuna
Sagar
Major
components:
Buddhist
Andhra 2024- Experience
2 25.00 2.50
Pradesh 25 centre, Zen
Garden,
Restaurant,
Pods, and
other
facilities like
Ticketing
Counter,
public
convenience
s etc.
Ecotouris
Bichom Dam
m and
Arunachal 2024- Adventure &
3 Amrit 9.90 0.98
Pradesh 25 Eco-Tourism
Dharohar
Project
Sites
Kibhito Vibrant
Frontier Village
Arunachal 2024-
4 Tourism - Program 4.96 0.50
Pradesh 25
Gateway to me
Serenity
Ecotouris
Panidhing
m and
2024- Bird
5 Assam Amrit 9.99 0.99
25 Sanctuary,
Dharohar
Sivasagar
SitesDevelopment Culture &
of Tourist Heritage
Facilities at
2024-
6 Bihar Sonepur 24.29 2.43
25
Mela
Ground,
Saran
Development Ecotouris
of Mayali m and
Chhattisg 2024-
7 Bagicha as Amrit 9.97 0.99
arh 25
Eco Tourism Dharohar
Destination Sites
Beautificatio Ecotouris
n and m and
Development Amrit
2024-
8 Goa of Harvalem Dharohar 9.81 0.99
25
Waterfall at Sites
Mayem
Village
Transformati Culture &
on of Heritage
2024- sharmishtha
9 Gujarat 17.29 1.73
25 Lake: Light
& culture at
Vadnagar
The Sacred Spiritual
Ocean Tourism
2024- Retreat at
10 Gujarat 24.66 2.47
25 Harsiddhi
Shore,
Porbandar
THOL: Ecotouris
Transformati m and
ve Tourism' Amrit
Harmonious Dharohar
2024-
11 Gujarat Sustainabilit Sites 9.96 0.10
25
y, Optimized
Skilling'
Leading
Technology
Tourism Culture &
Himachal 2024-
12 Infrastructur Heritage 24.82 2.49
Pradesh 25
eDevelopment
at Kaza
Tourism Vibrant
Infrastructur Village
e Program
Himachal 2024-
13 Development me 4.96 0.50
Pradesh 25
at
Rakchham,
Chhitkul
Tourism Spiritual
Infrastructur Tourism
e
2024-
14 Jharkhand Development 18.87 1.89
25
at Ramrekha
Dham,
Simdega
Thalassery: Spiritual
2024-
15 Kerala The Spiritual Tourism 25.00 2.50
25
Nexus
Varkala- Culture &
2024-
16 Kerala Dakshin Heritage 25.00 2.50
25
Kashi
Advancing Ecotouris
Mushkoh as m and
a Amrit
Sustainable Dharohar
Tourism Sites
2024- Hub:
17 Ladakh 9.82 0.99
25 Integrating
wildlife
Sightings
and
community
progress
Medieval Spiritual
Madhya 2024-
18 Splendor 2.0, Tourism 25.00 2.50
Pradesh 25
Orchha
Development Culture &
Maharash 2024- of Heritage
19 25.00 2.50
tra 25 Ahmednagar
Fort
2024- Development Culture &
20 Manipur 24.69 2.47
25 of Ancient Heritagecapital of
Manipur,
Langthabal
Konug
Mawphlang Culture &
2024- cultural & Heritage
21 Meghalaya 24.87 2.49
25 Heritage
centre
Nartiang Spiritual
2024- Spiritual & Tourism
22 Meghalaya 24.87 2.49
25 Cultural
Centre
Soulful Spiritual
Trails: The Tourism
Impur
2024-
23 Nagaland Heritage 24.94 2.50
25
Experience,
Impur
Village
Deveropmen Ecotouris
t of wings m and
over Doyang: Amrit
2024- An Eco- Dharohar
24 Nagaland 10.00 0.10
25 Tourism Sites
Haven'
Doyang
Reservoir
Development Culture &
2024-
25 Puducherry of White Heritage 22.19 2.22
25
Town
Cultural and Culture &
Heritage Heritage
2024- Strech at
26 Punjab 25.00 2.50
25 Hussainiwal
a Border,
Ferozepur
Heritage Spiritual
street -A Tourism
2024- symbor of
27 Punjab 24.90 2.49
25 peace and
Harmony at
Sri AnandpurSahib,
Rupnagar
Echoes of Vibrant
Valor: The Village
Gnathang Program
2024-
28 Sikkim Valley me 5.00 0.50
25
Experience,"
Gnathang
Village
Kabi Spiritual
Chronicles: Tourism
A journey
2024- through
29 Sikkim 24.96 2.50
25 Unity and
Heritage,
Kabi,
Mangan
lconic Spiritual
Transformati Tourism
Tamil 2024-
30 on of 20.01 2.00
Nadu 25
Rameswara
m
Digital Culture &
Experience Heritage
2024- Centre at
31 Telangana 24.85 2.49
25 Bhuddhavan
am in
Nalgonda
Development Ecotouris
of Eco- m and
TourisJn Amrit
2024-
32 Telangana Proiect at Dharohar 9.98 0.99
25
Nizam Sites
Sagar,
Kamareddy
Development Culture &
Uttar 2024- of Cultural Heritage
33 24.98 2.50
Pradesh 25 Landscape
at Mahoba
Vibrant
Development
Uttarakha 2024- Village
34 of Jadung 4.99 0.50
nd 25 Program
Festive
meGround',
Jadung
Development Vibrant
of Village
Uttarakha 2024-
35 Kainchidham Program 17.60 1.76
nd 25
campus, me
Kainchidham
Vibrant
Uttarakha 2024- Mana Haat Village
36 4.99 0.50
nd 25 project Program
me
Total 648.10 63.05
*******ANNEXURE-II
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (h) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.1250 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 REGARDING
DESTINATIONS UNDER CBDD SCHEME RAISED BY DR. BYREDDY SHABARI
AND SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI
List of projects sanctioned in the state of Telangana under SD, PRASHAD,
SD2.0, CBDD, ACA and SASCI:-
Sn Name of the Project Circuit/ Sanctioned
Sanction Year Amount (₹
Crore)
Swadesh Darshan
1. Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Eco Circuit 91.62
Mahaboobnagar district 2015-16
2. Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Tribal Circuit 79.87
Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- 2016-17
Bogatha Waterfalls
3. Development of QutubShahi Heritage Park- Heritage 96.90
Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Circuit
Raymond's Tomb 2017-18
PRASHAD
1. Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple 2020-21 38.90
2. Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage 2022-23 62.00
Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara
(Ramappa) Temple
3. Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at 2022-23 41.38
Bhadrachalam
4. Development of Basic Amenities at goddess 2024-25 4.22
Renuka Yellama Devasthanam
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
1. “Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone” 2023-24 56.81
2. “Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest” 2023-24 38.00
CBDD
1. Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam 2024-25 25.00
in Nalgonda
2. ‘Development of Eco-Tourism Proiect at 2024-25 10.00
Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy
‘Assistance to Central Agencies’ (ACA)
1. Joint Development of Hyderabad Railway 2016-17 4.41
Station2. Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen 2022-23 50.00
and Musical Fountain at Sanjeevaiah Park,
Hyderabad, Telangana
3. Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & 2022-23 11.80
Commissioning of Digital Multimedia
Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts
University, Hyderabad Telangana
4. Facade Illumination of Kanchiguda Railway 2023-24 3.41
Station Heritage Building
SASCI
1. Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit 2024-25 73.74
in Ramappa
2. Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in 2024-25 68.10
Nallamala
*****